Unit
KG to LBS Converter
Kilograms
kg
Pounds
lbs
About this tool
Convert kilograms and pounds instantly
The KG to LBS Converter converts in both directions — type kilograms to get pounds, or type pounds to get kilograms. It also shows the equivalent in stones and pounds (used in the UK and Ireland for body weight).
The exact conversion is: 1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds. Going the other way, 1 pound = 0.453592 kilograms.
This conversion is used constantly in:
- Fitness & bodyweight — Gym equipment in the US uses lbs; most of the world uses kg.
- Food & cooking — US recipes use lbs/oz while international recipes use grams/kg.
- Shipping & parcels — Courier services often quote in different units by country.
- Medical — Patient weight is recorded in kg in most countries, lbs in the US.
Example
Convert 75 kg to pounds (a common body weight).
75 × 2.20462 = 165.35 lbs.
In stones: 165.35 ÷ 14 = 11 stone 11.35 lbs ≈ 11 st 11 lb.
Going the other way: to convert 180 lbs to kg, divide by 2.20462: 180 ÷ 2.20462 ≈ 81.65 kg.